The Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore are all set to take on each other for one last time in this tournament. the winner of this encounter will eventually qualify for the playoffs and will also secure the second place in the points table just below Mumbai Indians. Which is why this match is going to be one of the most exciting matches we would ever witness in this IPL season.
Looking at the two sides, both the sides are on a losing streak since last few matches which is why one of the sides will look to end the losing streak and get the winning run started. If we talk about the changes we’re likely to see both sides go unchanged since they fielded their best playing XI’s in the previous few matches but the performance just hasn’t been that promising.
With the match expected to be a power-packed encounter, let’s take a look at the five players to watch out from both sides as they face off for one last time in this tournament.
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Let’s take a look at the five key players to watch out for when Delhi Capitals lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore:
1. Anrich Nortje
The fast bowler from South Africa who made an impact in the test arena for the South African national side has been another unsung hero for the Delhi Capitals franchise.
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He has paired up well opening the bowling with his countrymen Kagiso Rabada at the Delhi Capitals’ den this season. In the 12 matches, Nortje has played this season, he has picked up 16 wickets at an average of 23.
2. Washington Sundar
Off-spinner Washington Sundar has been putting up some incredible performances for the Royal Challengers Bangalore side bowling in the powerplay.
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It is with the help of Washington Sundar’s economical spells the Royal Challengers Bangalore side have been able to build the pressure on the opposition very which is why he’s one of the key players to watch out for in the RCB setup. In addition to his IPL performance, Washington Sundar has also been picked in the India T20 squad for the tour of Australia.
3. Axar Patel
The Gujarat born left-arm spinner has been the unsung hero for Delhi Capitals franchise this season. He hasn’t been the bowler who has been picking a lot of wickets but he has been able to control and contain the opposition batsmen with economical spells.
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It was rather unfortunate to see someone of Axar Patel‘s calibre to miss out from the India limited-overs squad for the tour of Australia. He could’ve played a similar role for India just like what he has been doing for the Delhi Capitals’ franchise this season.
4. Virat Kohli
The Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has looked in fine touch this season. In the first few games, it looked like Virat Kohli has lost his mojo but as the season progressed he got his form and has so far scored 431 runs in 13 matches.
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With Virat back in form and Royal Challengers Bangalore on a winning run this season, we shall expect another big knock from the Indian skipper very soon.
5. Kagiso Rabada
The South African Speedster has looked in superb touch this season. He was instrumental in Delhi Capitals winning that super over against Kings XI Punjab where the batsmen had no escape from his toe crushing yorkers.
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Looking at his current form, Kagiso Rabada will be a key player for Delhi Capitals franchise this season. Rabada holds key if the Delhi franchise has any chance of winning the title this year.